Developed late in the nineteenth century, the feminine icon has since been viewed as a symbol of a girl’s coming of age. The bra does not only covers, supports and elevates the breasts, but also shapes the wearer’s figure. The degree of which the bra frames the breasts varies between style, functionality, fashion and fabric. Most of the bras today fall into more than 1 category mentioned below.
Unfortunately, in Ghana, most of our women do not know the types available and wears any type for any occasion without even knowing their purpose, thanks to the “bend down boutique”. Women select bras they think fits or looks nice without knowing their main purpose or what they were designed for. Majority of women in Ghana wear maternity bra for most occasions and if you should go through pictures of events we’ve covered on this same website, you will agree with us.
It is important to know the types of bras available so that you can pick the right one for the right time so as to protect the general health of your breasts.
There are types of bra for every occasion and so without wasting much of here are 31 types of bra and their functions.
Water Bra
Bras which have water or silicon gel-filled cups to make your breasts look larger.
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